CVE-2025-11738: CWE-73 External Control of File Name or Path in dglingren Media Library Assistant
The Media Library Assistant plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to limited file reading in all versions up to, and including, 3.29 via the mla-stream-image.php file. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read the contents of arbitrary ai/eps/pdf/ps files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-11738 is a path or filename control vulnerability in the Media Library Assistant plugin for WordPress, specifically in the mla-stream-image.php file. It allows unauthenticated remote attackers to read arbitrary files with extensions ai, eps, pdf, and ps on the server. This vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 3.29. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3, reflecting a network attack vector with low complexity and no privileges or user interaction required, resulting in limited confidentiality impact. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or vendor advisory is currently available.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can read the contents of certain file types on the affected server, potentially exposing sensitive information contained within those files. The impact is limited to confidentiality loss; integrity and availability are not affected. The vulnerability does not require authentication or user interaction and can be exploited remotely over the network.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, consider restricting access to the mla-stream-image.php file or limiting exposure of affected file types via web server configuration to reduce risk.
CVE-2025-11738: CWE-73 External Control of File Name or Path in dglingren Media Library Assistant
Description
The Media Library Assistant plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to limited file reading in all versions up to, and including, 3.29 via the mla-stream-image.php file. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read the contents of arbitrary ai/eps/pdf/ps files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-11738 is a path or filename control vulnerability in the Media Library Assistant plugin for WordPress, specifically in the mla-stream-image.php file. It allows unauthenticated remote attackers to read arbitrary files with extensions ai, eps, pdf, and ps on the server. This vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 3.29. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3, reflecting a network attack vector with low complexity and no privileges or user interaction required, resulting in limited confidentiality impact. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or vendor advisory is currently available.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can read the contents of certain file types on the affected server, potentially exposing sensitive information contained within those files. The impact is limited to confidentiality loss; integrity and availability are not affected. The vulnerability does not require authentication or user interaction and can be exploited remotely over the network.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, consider restricting access to the mla-stream-image.php file or limiting exposure of affected file types via web server configuration to reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-10-14T13:25:58.992Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 68f32a83bd206a5487a8965d
Added to database: 10/18/2025, 5:49:55 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 3:55:58 PM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 3:48:40 AM
Views: 171
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